This upcoming weekend, May 27 and 28, CAA Niagara is hosting its first-ever Electric Vehicle (EV) Showcase at the Pen Centre in St. Catharines. This event is free and will feature three components: an Exhibitor Fair, Expert Panel and EVs & Espresso morning mingle.

EV Exhibitor Fair

May 27 & 28, 2023 | 10am to 5pm

Throughout the two-day event, there will be EV vendors and experts onsite, showcasing their products and services, providing demonstrations, and sharing their knowledge on e-mobility. EV owners and EV-curious people alike are invited to bring the whole family by to enjoy the EV Explorers Hub, with kids’ activities hosted by Heartland Forest. The event will also feature test drives from Plug N’ Drive (pre-register here) and Tesla (first come, first served), giving attendees the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the latest electric vehicles on the market. Tons of exciting vehicles will be on display both days, including a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo!

Who will be present?

CAA Niagara                 EV Society

Heartland Forest           Kraun Electric

Plug’n Drive                  Tesla

Vicarious Magazine        Wandering Spirits

EV Expert Panel

May 27, 2023 | 10am to 12pm

On Saturday, there will be a special EV panel inside Landmark Cinemas with presentations from four different industry experts sharing their knowledge on electric vehicles, charging and the future of e-mobility. The panelist lineup includes:

• Stephen Bieda, President of the Golden Horseshoe EV Society & Regional Sales Manager for Shell e-Mobility
• Adam Smith, Residential Field Team Lead for Kraun Electric
• Kristine D’Arbelles, Senior Director of Public Affairs for CAA National
• Mary Mallin, Manager of Events & Logistics for Plug ‘N Drive

Interested parties can register to attend the panel here. Space is limited!

EVs & Espresso

May 28, 2023 | 8am to 10am

On Sunday morning, electric car owners in the community will have the chance to come and show off their vehicles. Attendees can enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee while checking out the different EVs on display and networking with other enthusiasts. Space is limited, so we ask that EV owners please register here. If someone would like to attend to view the vehicles on display, but won’t be bringing an EV, there’s no need to pre-register!

ABOUT CAA NIAGARA

Founded in 1911 as the St. Catharines Automobile Club with just 16 members, CAA Niagara has grown to nearly 150,000 Members with five Niagara locations; St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Thorold (administrative office) and Grimsby. A not-for-profit membership organization, CAA Niagara, provides emergency road services, travel, insurance and Member rewards.